Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Pennsylvania Educators and Partners

August 4-7, 2026

Uniting Pennsylvania's educators, community partners, families, and youth to explore insights and tools that bridge knowledge and practical application.

  • This conference will bring together Pennsylvania’s educators, community partners, families, and youth to explore the latest insights, strategies, and tools that bridge the gap between knowledge and practical application.
  • Sessions will have a specific focus on autism, sensory disabilities, secondary transition, and students with complex instructional needs.
  • Participants will gain tangible strategies to enhance teaching practices, drive student success, and adapt to the evolving demands of today’s classrooms.

Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Educators and Partners offers conference attendees a broad, inclusive platform to learn from presenters as they share their expertise and innovative practices. This conference was built from the strengths of the HELIX, National Autism, and Secondary Transition conferences. We can’t wait to see you in August!

Location: The Lancaster County Convention Center
25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603



Registration is set to open at the begining of May.
Stay tuned for the full schedule and pricing details. We’re excited to share everything with you shortly.


Advanced registration is required for this event. 
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept walk-in registrations.


Questions? Contact Us!
Registration:   BridgingRegistration@pattan.net
Content: BK2KH2026@pattanpgh.net
Exhibitor Interest:  BK2KHexhibitors@pattankop.net



Art of Expression

Seeking works by student artists to display at Lancaster County Convention Center during Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference!

Submission Deadline
May 31, 2026


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Exhibitors

Exhibitor applications for the BK2KH Summer Conference are now being accepted! Join us if your organization supports:

✓Autism
✓Sensory Disabilities
✓Secondary Transition
✓Complex Instructional Needs
✓Inclusive technology, tools, or services

 

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Poster Information

✓Instructional Practices
✓Assessment and Progress Monitoring
✓Collaboration with Families and Communities
✓Fostering Student Development
✓Supporting Cooperative Learners
✓Assistive Technology and Digital Tools
✓Youth Summit

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Hotel Information

Hotel information will be provided closer to the event.


Child Care Reimbursement

Submit by August 31, 2026.





 

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